Taking the long view: Exploring the development of interprofessional education. Issue 4 (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fook, Jan; D'Avray, Lynda; Norrie, Caroline; Psoinos, Maria; Lamb, Bryony; Ross, Fiona
• Is Part Of: Journal of interprofessional care. Volume 27:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: 286
• Page End: 291
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: Interprofessional education -- case study -- qualitative methods -- health and social care -- university partnership; Holistic medicine -- Periodicals; Interprofessional relations -- Periodicals; Health care teams -- Periodicals; 361
• DOI: 10.3109/13561820.2012.759911
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1356-1820

Abstract

Abstract : Interprofessional education (IPE) in health and social care has been well documented regarding student outcomes. Less has been written from the perspective of those who actually developed IPE. This study explores IPE within the context of a university partnership working with service providers in Southwest London (UK). We focused on the experiences and perspectives of 19 key players who were interviewed about the inception, implementation and development of IPE over 15 years. Our aim was to understand their views of IPE and its evolution over time. Interviewees provided different understandings of IPE, as well as contrasting views regarding its purpose and optimum delivery. Problems such as lack of central planning and the logistics of implementation were also discussed. Paradoxically, however, the participants highlighted positive outcomes and conveyed optimistic messages for the future. Despite various challenges and setbacks, a strong belief in the importance of IPE and a commitment to carrying it through were strong motivators contributing to finding solutions, as were building trust and positive relationships across professional and disciplinary boundaries.